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turbosix · 03-27-2015, 08:42 AM

It's been 15 years but I'm finally back in a square body. I picked up this all original '86 Wednesday. It's not perfect but it's in really good shape for the years it's seen. It's going to be my daily drive so it doesn't need to be perfect. It has all the options and everything works. Even the clock. I couldn't be happier, I've really enjoyed driving it.

**MikeB** · 03-27-2015, 08:45 AM

Very nice!

That's what new trucks should look like, instead of big rig wannabes, with hoods that block out 30 feet of the road, and bed floors up at chest level.

greg64 · 03-27-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

very nice!

That's what new trucks should look like, instead of big rig wannabes, with hoods that block out 30 feet of the road, and bed floors up at chest level.

x2!

turbosix · 03-27-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Very nice!

That's what new trucks should look like, instead of big rig wannabes, with hoods that block out 30 feet of the road, and bed floors up at chest level.

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Originally Posted by greg64

x2!

I had a 2011 Duramax, loved it but I really wanted to get back into a square. When we sold our camper we traded the Duramax in on a SUV for the wife and I went shopping.

Bigstevex4 · 03-27-2015, 08:51 AM

Looks nice to me.

wolverinemotorworks · 03-27-2015, 08:53 AM

That is beautiful truck. I would rather drive that than a new one if you can keep it reliable. Nice find!

Liberty · 03-27-2015, 09:03 AM

Now that is a nice truck!

Only suggestion I have, register it as a classic ($22) and throw these awesome 1986 plates on it.

turbosix · 03-27-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Liberty

Now that is a nice truck!

Only suggestion I have, register it as a classic ($22) and throw these awesome 1986 plates on it.

I'll have to look into that. I was so ready to get it on the road I didn't even think about that.

Thanks

RDrancher · 04-06-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by turbosix

I'll have to look into that. I was so ready to get it on the road I didn't even think about that.

Thanks

Nice truck...and I second the idea on the year plates. I found a nice set of '85 plates for my Suburban. I believe that there are two ways to register as a classic. If you plan to drive it a lot, you can get the inspection done and since there's no inspection decal as of the first of this month to over clutter the windshield, it's a nice option.

turbosix · 04-07-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher

Nice truck...and I second the idea on the year plates. I found a nice set of '85 plates for my Suburban. I believe that there are two ways to register as a classic. If you plan to drive it a lot, you can get the inspection done and since there's no inspection decal as of the first of this month to over clutter the windshield, it's a nice option.

It will be my primary ride. I car pool so that only makes 7 days a month to work without overtime days.

JWall · 03-27-2015, 09:15 AM

Good Lookin' Truck!!!

**TKCR** · 03-27-2015, 02:54 PM

Nice!!!

turbosix · 03-27-2015, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking forward to this summer driving my square.

greg64 · 03-27-2015, 07:31 PM

Cool. From your screen name and profile pic, I'm guessing you've got a sweet Grand National too!

turbosix · 03-28-2015, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by greg64

Cool. From your screen name and profile pic, I'm guessing you've got a sweet Grand National too!

Had. I had one for 14 years and loved it but felt it was time to move on. I missed the chevy v-8 and can't afford a stable so I sold it. I miss the turbo so my goal with the truck is to eventually add one.

greg64 · 03-28-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by turbosix

Had. I had one for 14 years and loved it but felt it was time to move on. I missed the chevy v-8 and can't afford a stable so I sold it. I miss the turbo so my goal with the truck is to eventually add one.

Tommy, I hear you with "can't afford a stable". I've got that problem too.

Good luck with the turbo on the truck!

Slammed84 · 03-27-2015, 09:18 PM

Interior looks superb, is that dashpad original?

turbosix · 03-28-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed84

Interior looks superb, is that dashpad original?

So far, everything seems to be original except things like water pump, radiator and things like that. The pad looks original with one crack in the ps speaker hole. It was garage kept for the last 20 years and she put 14K miles on it in that 20 years.

MrBeast · 03-27-2015, 09:34 PM

Nice wheels man, that is one clean truck.

Guilty-by-Design · 03-27-2015, 11:40 PM

thats one good looking truck

**78 Big10 454** · 03-28-2015, 01:01 AM

You did good!

turbosix · 03-28-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Nice wheels man, that is one clean truck.

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Originally Posted by Guilty-by-Design

thats one good looking truck

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

You did good!

I feel I got lucky. The truck was 700 miles away and I tried to get HD pictures but she wasn't tech savvy. I took a chance based off of what she told me and I was not disappointed.

05duramaxhd · 03-28-2015, 04:38 PM

Man that's a clean!!!

beamn7 · 03-29-2015, 01:37 PM

Sweet lookin' truck man!

silvereagle07 · 04-06-2015, 06:05 PM

Very nice truck! I just looked at one this week with the same exterior but gray interior. I should have bought it.

03-27-2015, 08:42 AM	#1
turbosix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Jackson,Texas Posts: 126	Back in a Square It's been 15 years but I'm finally back in a square body. I picked up this all original '86 Wednesday. It's not perfect but it's in really good shape for the years it's seen. It's going to be my daily drive so it doesn't need to be perfect. It has all the options and everything works. Even the clock. I couldn't be happier, I've really enjoyed driving it. Attached Images __________________ Tommy 1 Pt. 3:21 '72 C10 LWB 402

03-27-2015, 08:45 AM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,465	Re: Back in a Square Very nice! That's what new trucks should look like, instead of big rig wannabes, with hoods that block out 30 feet of the road, and bed floors up at chest level. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-27-2015, 08:51 AM	#5
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Re: Back in a Square Looks nice to me. __________________ 83 c10 long Box Daily Driver 90 Jimmy parked 98 Road King/ 06 Road Glide In memorium 63 impala SS/ 65 Chevy Panel 65 GMC Short Box/ 68 Camero

03-27-2015, 08:53 AM	#6
wolverinemotorworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 12	Re: Back in a Square That is beautiful truck. I would rather drive that than a new one if you can keep it reliable. Nice find!

03-27-2015, 09:03 AM	#7
Liberty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 241	Re: Back in a Square Now that is a nice truck! Only suggestion I have, register it as a classic ($22) and throw these awesome 1986 plates on it. Attached Images

03-27-2015, 09:15 AM	#11
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Back in a Square Good Lookin' Truck!!! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-27-2015, 02:54 PM	#12
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Re: Back in a Square Nice!!!

03-27-2015, 06:13 PM	#13
turbosix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Jackson,Texas Posts: 126	Re: Back in a Square Thanks for the replies. I'm looking forward to this summer driving my square. __________________ Tommy 1 Pt. 3:21 '72 C10 LWB 402

03-27-2015, 07:31 PM	#14
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Back in a Square Cool. From your screen name and profile pic, I'm guessing you've got a sweet Grand National too! __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

03-27-2015, 09:18 PM	#17
Slammed84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 281	Re: Back in a Square Interior looks superb, is that dashpad original? __________________ 84' C-10 Custom Deluxe 97' & 98' C-1500 Silverados

03-27-2015, 09:34 PM	#19
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Back in a Square Nice wheels man, that is one clean truck. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

03-27-2015, 11:40 PM	#20
Guilty-by-Design Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 54	Re: Back in a Square thats one good looking truck

03-28-2015, 01:01 AM	#21
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Back in a Square You did good! __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

03-28-2015, 04:38 PM	#23
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Back in a Square Man that's a clean!!!

03-29-2015, 01:37 PM	#24
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: Back in a Square Sweet lookin' truck man!



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04-06-2015, 06:05 PM	#25
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Back in a Square Very nice truck! I just looked at one this week with the same exterior but gray interior. I should have bought it. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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